Origins of the Wye surname
About the Wyes
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Interesting facts about Wye
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Wyes most likely to marry?
Van Wyes
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What are the most common Wye first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wyes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wyes in 1921
Laundress
24
Dressmaker
16
Housemaid Domestic
13
Domestic Servant
12
General Servant Domestic
12
Common male occupations for Wyes in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
45
General Labourer
32
Farm Labourer
27
Gardener
21
Carpenter
11
